Full-scale production of L∞PLUS, which recycles cutting scraps
First written in FY2018. 3 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In cooperation with 4 leading textile-materials manufacturers, the company launched the CFT2 consortium to bring fiber-to-fiber recycling into practical use and began research using a NEDO subsidy.」
The company expanded its resource-circulation initiatives beyond L∞PLUS and other programs, and began research into fiber-to-fiber recycling through the CFT2 consortium formed by 4 companies. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Development of the L∞PLUS system for turning discarded cutting waste back into raw material and manufacturing apparel has expanded its initiatives for reusing cutting waste. In addition, the company has pursued the reuse of collected apparel, the use of offcuts from domestic production areas, and apparel collection initiatives with local governments.」
For L∞PLUS, the scope of initiatives has expanded from reusing cutting waste to include collected apparel, offcuts from domestic production areas, and apparel collection with local governments. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Development of the L∞PLUS® system for turning discarded cutting waste back into raw material and manufacturing apparel has expanded its initiatives for reusing cutting waste, and has also expanded into the reuse of collected apparel.」
For L∞PLUS, the scope has been expanded from reusing cutting waste to also reusing collected apparel. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「As part of product development initiatives addressing the transition to a sustainable society, development of a system for turning discarded cutting waste back into raw material and manufacturing apparel and molded products (L∞PLUS, pronounced Looplus) progressed to commercial production.」
The company has newly disclosed that development of a resource-circulation system for turning cutting waste back into raw material and manufacturing apparel and molded products has progressed to commercial production.